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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Integrity operating window


A set of operating parameters for the equipment that define the range of operating variables for the materials of construction .  If exceeded for some critical time interval, the likelihood of failure to an unacceptable level.

Design metal temperature (DMT)


The tube metal or skin temperature used for design.  This is determined by calculation using either the maximum tube metal temperature or the equivalent tube metal temperature shown in API RP 530

Water tube low pressure casing HRSG


A multiple tube circuit heat exchanger within a gas-containing casing in which steam is generated inside the tubes by heat transferred from a hot gas flowing over the tubes.

Tube guide


A component which restricts the horizontal movement of vertical tubes while allowing the tube to expand axially.

Pilot



A smaller burner that provides ignition energy to light the main burner, each connected by return bends or other fittings.

Sootblower


A mechanical device for discharging steam or air to clean heat-absorbing surfaces.